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Rhode Island Sees Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths, Continues a Two-Year Decline
Rhode Island Government
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June 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 12 - Governor Dan McKee and the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island dropped 25% since 2022 - continuing a two-year decline and falling to levels not seen since before the COVID-19...
Rhode Island Sees Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths, Continues a Two-Year Decline
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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June 12, 2025
Governor Dan McKee and the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island dropped 25% since 2022 - continuing a two-year decline and falling to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to...
Rhode Island Sees Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths, Continues a Two-Year Decline
Rhode Island Government
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June 12, 2025
Governor Dan McKee and the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island dropped 25% since 2022 - continuing a two-year decline and falling to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to...
Attorney General Tong Joins Multi-State Letter Reminding Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 26, 2025
Press Releases 06/26/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Multi-State Letter Reminding Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law Attorney General Tong Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Access to...
The Joint Corp. Signs Binding Agreement to Sell 31 Corporate Clinics in Arizona and New Mexico and to Acquire Regional Developer Rights in the Northwest Region and Refranchises Five Corporate Clinics in the Kansas City Region, Tracking to Become…
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
- The Joint to Deploy Capital and Enhance Profitability Profile by Reducing Regional Developer Count - - Largest Franchisee Signs Binding Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire 31 Corporate Clinics, Which Will Increase Its Ownership to 96 Clinics,...
Attorney General James Affirms Hospitals Must Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care
New York Attorney General
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June 25, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led 21 other attorneys general in a letter reminding hospitals of their obligation to provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). In a...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson to NC Hospitals: The Law Requires You to Provide Emergency Reproductive Care
North Carolina Attorney General
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June 25, 2025
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 21 other attorneys general urged hospitals nationwide to renew their commitment to existing federal law and continue providing life-saving emergency abortion care to patients. “Hospitals in North...
Synchrocare Launches Franchise Program in Tennessee, Opening New Doors for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
Empowering Business Owners to Deliver Innovation in a Rapidly Growing Medical Device Market TN, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a leader in medical device distribution, has officially launched its new...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Multi-State Letter Reaffirming Hospitals’ Duty to Provide Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law
Oregon Department of Justice
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June 24, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general sent a letter to the American Hospital Association reaffirming that hospitals across the country are legally obligated to provide emergency abortion care under the...
On Third Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, Attorney General Bonta Co-leads Letter Reminding Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Emergency Abortion Care
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 24, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter to the American Hospital Association reminding hospitals of their ongoing obligation to comply with the federal Emergency Medical...
Attorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical Research
New York Attorney General
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June 23, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unlawful cancellation of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants that fund critical medical and scientific advancements....
Synchrocare Expands Franchise Program to Missouri, Opening New Pathways in the Growing Medical Device Market
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
Empowering Entrepreneurs to Help Transform U.S. Healthcare Through a Proven Franchise Model MO, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare LLC, a trusted name in advanced medical device sales and solutions, is pleased to...
RIDOH Launches Campaign to Spotlight Men's Mental Health
Rhode Island Government
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June 18, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 18 - In recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched You Good, Man?, a statewide campaign to raise awareness and prevent suicide among working-age men—a...
RIDOH Launches Campaign to Spotlight Men's Mental Health
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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June 18, 2025
In recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched You Good, Man?, a statewide campaign to raise awareness and prevent suicide among working-age men—a population experiencing suicide...
RIDOH Launches Campaign to Spotlight Men's Mental Health
Rhode Island Government
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June 18, 2025
In recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched You Good, Man?, a statewide campaign to raise awareness and prevent suicide among working-age men—a population experiencing suicide...
Attorney General Bird Announces $37.8 Million Opioid Settlement from Purdue Pharma
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 18, 2025
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...
Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...
Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
New York Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million As Part of $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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June 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million as...
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Almy Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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July 8, 2025
Published on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All...